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844 - Monumental 100 cm bronze of the Crab Boy – DE LOTTO, Annibal…
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Estimate €2,250 - €4,500
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Monumental 100 cm bronze of the Crab Boy – DE LOTTO, Annibale (1877–1932), after Patinated bronze. Dimensions: 100 x 70 cm. The sculpture depicts a young nude man, in a dynamic and balanced pose, bending down to observe a small crab at his feet. The body, depicted in an elegant turn, conveys a restrained tension and refined naturalism, with a detailed anatomical study that highlights the youthful musculature and flexibility of movement. The boy’s gesture, as he lifts his foot to avoid the crustacean’s claw, adds a narrative and humorous touch of grace, in keeping with the costumbrist and allegorical themes developed by 19th-century Italian sculpture. The patinated surface treatment intensifies the contrasts of light and shadow, emphasising the volumes and lending the piece a vibrant and expressive character. The circular, rock-like base blends seamlessly into the whole, reinforcing the sense of a scene captured in an instant. The work, bearing a strong academic influence yet possessing a realistic sensibility, reflects the enduring influence of neoclassical taste combined with the emerging Romantic interest in the anecdotal and the vital. Preserved in very good condition, it is a notable example of nineteenth-century Italian sculpture, where technique and expressiveness combine to create a fresh and dynamic image.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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